slalom

/ˈslɑː.ləm/noun
High School
1

The sport of skiing in a zigzag course through gates.

2

Any similar activity on other vehicles, including canoes and water skis.

3

A course used for the sport of slalom.

4

A race or competition wherein participants each perform the sport of slalom.

5

Short for autoslalom

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